Michael Schumacher: "We are heading in the right direction"
Indianapolis, 3rd July 2006 - Michael left Europe on Sunday
evening after having spent three weeks in North America. He
was looking forward to spending time at home with his family
and headed to Switzerland with some friends. There, in peace
and quiet, he will watch the World Cup semi-final between
Germany and Italy.
On Wednesday afternoon, he will pack for Spain where he will
be testing for two days at the Jerez circuit. "This is
how things should be; we have to continue working", declared
the seven-time world champion, who was in a good mood. "We
are heading in the right direction".
The Indianapolis weekend was encouraging proof of Ferrari's
strength. "It was clear from the Friday that things would
have gone well and in Saturday's qualifying we had a big advantage
over our adversaries. The gap in the world championship is
down by six after yesterday's win". Six very important
points, as he himself stated.
"Our aim was to make up ground on the leader and this
is what we have done". Michael has never once ruled himself
out of the title race. "There was never any reason to
give up. On the contrary, our display at Indianapolis was
encouraging. We want to show what we are capable of. We should
not forget that there are eight races left and there is still
time to bridge the gap. We will try to do this and see how
things turn out. Our aim, as ever, is to be world champions".
First though, Michael wants to see how Germany do at the
World Cup. A place in the final would be ideal. "I have
tickets for the final in Berlin and it would be even better
if Germany were to make it. I have my fingers crossed for
tomorrow. Despite the fact that I race for Ferrari and that
I have many friends in the squad, the German football team
really gets me going. The guys can do it, I am sure. I cannot
wait for the match in Berlin"!
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